Airtel slashes prepaid data tariffs, now offers up to 67% more data

Airtel has reduced pre-paid data tariffs by up to 67% on some of its pre-paid data recharge packs in what is seen as a bid to attract and retain users ahead of Reliance Jio Infocomm's impending launch.

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"At Airtel, we always aim to deliver a great mobile experience and value to our customers. These refreshed data packs will help drive consumption and boost the uptake of mobile internet in the country. Given the deepening smartphone penetration and Airtel's roll-out of data networks across India, we believe these packs will also drive affordability and bring new users online," Ajai Puri, Director - Operations (India & South Asia), Bharti Airtel said in a statement.